[Archived] Need my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger's key code to program a new transponder key

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How can I access my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger's key code to program new keys?

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Been searching everywhere for help with my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger's key code.

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Trying this on my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger later. Will report back.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger—need the code first.

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My 2003 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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